Theme vs Main Idea

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey in the story.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message, lesson, or moral that can be derived from the story.

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Is 'George tries to take care of Lennie but eventually realizes that he can’t' an example of theme or main idea?

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Main Idea

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What does the theme 'Slow and steady wins the race' teach us?

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It teaches that consistent effort and perseverance lead to success.

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Choose the theme: 'Actions speak louder than words.' What does it mean?

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It means that what people do is more important than what they say.

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How can a reader identify the theme of a story?

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A reader can identify the theme by looking for recurring ideas, character actions, and the overall message of the story.

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What is the difference between theme and main idea?

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The main idea is the specific point of the story, while the theme is a broader message or lesson.

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Is 'The tortoise and the hare had a race' a theme or main idea?

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Main Idea

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What is an example of a theme related to friendship?

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True friendship is about supporting each other through tough times.

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What does it mean to infer the theme of a story?

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To infer the theme means to deduce or conclude the underlying message based on clues in the text.